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with the Bads worth ; thence he went to the 

 Cottesmore, took a turn with the Atherstone, 

 after which he succeeded David Edwards as 

 huntsman to Mr. Wheble, and held a similar 

 appointment in Warwickshire till he came to 

 these hounds. 



The present kennels, which have been 

 occupied three seasons, are at Crowle, con- 

 venient to the residence of Colonel Clowes, 

 the stabling of the ancient Manor House 

 being converted into lodging-rooms, very- 

 comfortable and healthy, while the house 

 affords accommodation for the huntsman, 

 whippers-in, and others connected with the 

 establishment. The pack may be said to have 

 originated when the committee first assumed 

 the reins of government, sixteen years ago; 

 but the improvement made by Colonel Clowes 

 and Mr. Cookes is very significant of the good 

 judgment they have exercised. There are 

 thirty-one and a half couples of working 

 hounds, and fourteen couples entered this 

 season. They are very strong in two-seasons 

 hunters, of which there are thirteen couples ; 

 there are five and a half couples in their third 

 season, and five couples in their fourth season. 

 Commencing with this season's entry is a very 



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